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supplement

[suhp-luh-muhnt, suhp-luh-ment] / ˈsʌp lə mənt, ˈsʌp ləˌmɛnt /




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Whey protein powder used to be a niche supplement sold in big jars to fitness mega-enthusiasts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"A lot of these people actively take an over-the-counter supplement that could be making their disease progression worse."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

They were able to supplement their diet by towing a fishing lure behind the boat, another activity that was not without its dramas.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The hospital nutritionist wanted to give them a nutritional supplement through a feeding tube that would be inserted through their nose.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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